NICE 
Do you guys really think it's appropriate to have the HuntWa name on such an ignorant sticker? I agree this guy is a total *censored* but I do not want to be associated with that sticker.
Maybe crap like that is why the agency folks think this website is full of retarded hillbillies and will not take our input seriously? 
I am sure the "agency" can see that there are folks from all walks on this site.
As a former agency wildlife biologist, who communicates with lots of current WDFW biologists, I am confident Iceman nailed it. There are several WDFW bios on this site, they generally choose to not identify themselves because they aren't on here as professionals or WDFW reps, they are on here because they are passionate about hunting.
The posters on this website run the gamut from hateful, irrational and paranoid, to stupid, to avid and enthusiastic, to highly intelligent, rational and reasoned. Not much different than what I (and they) see when in the field contacting hunters:
Some are so delighted to see a bio in the field and have a chance to have questions answered, they happily blow off considerable hunting time to chat.
Some are extremely unpleasant, occasionally screaming stark raving enraged. I've been surprised by the number of hunters over 15 seasons in the field who seriously demanded information on black helicopters, Soviet troops, Sasquatch...
However, the vast majority really don't care anything about the agency. They are out there to hunt, not spend time with a bureaucrat. However, most are friendly and pleasant, recognize it is part of the deal along with regulations and permits, and are willing to provide the necessary information and hope they are helping manage the resource.
Keep in mind, this is an electronic bulletin board; other than the judgements of the moderators, hunting-washington.com requires nothing but an email account to belong. The site doesn't represent anyone.
Sites like this are useful to an agency for gauging general sentiments. The agencies pay much more attention to organized groups with actual memberships, rules, representatives, and organizationally supported positions on issues. Hunting-washington.com has no agenda or position on tribal hunting, gun rights, political parties, weapon user groups, etc. It is a discussion board. That is one reason, in my previous employment, I would never have considered wasting my time responding to anonymous posters on a website.
If you want to be heard by agencies, join and support the biggest conservation groups that support your desires: sportsmen's clubs, local and state chapters of conservation organizations, etc. Those are the most effective way to be heard. One unhappy constituent posting online means nothing; five other anonymous posters agreeing means little more. An elected or appointed spokesperson who presents the position of hundreds or thousands of hunters to the agency or commission definitely gets their attention and consideration.
Posting on this website is a way to communicate with other hunters, not present a united front - we aren't. Posting on this site is a way to express your views, perhaps share information. That's all.
